What Would HM The Queen Do?

by Mary Killen

'When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.' —HM Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch and celebrated role model for our times. Examining such underrated virtues as duty, kindness, and discretion, as exemplified by HM The Queen, Mary Killen has created a transformative guide for all who aspire to become happier, wiser, and more adept at navigating life's ups and down with integrity and dignity. (We must always try not to swear.) In our throw-away fashion culture we'd all do well to follow The Queen's make-do-and-mend example. Sit up straight with a regal posture, and your digestion will benefit. Fit more into your life by following routines. Tidiness is a primary skill—as a small girl The Queen would arrange her shoes and sea shells into neat rows. To help with everyday anxieties we can study the mysterious but time-honoured techniques Her Majesty calls upon to rise above her own challenges. Packed with invaluable wisdom and insight, this small book carries a big purpose.

128 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Shivani · Rating 3 out of 5]

We can't all be like the Queen can we:)

[Clarissa Brincat · Rating 2 out of 5]

It starts off really well, with chapters focusing on the virtues of compartmentalizing, concentration and continuity.

“Her philosophy seems to be: there may be trouble ahead and behind but, at this precise moment, I am enjoying doing something useful and cheering people up, so I will concentrate on that.”

“the key secret of social success – listening, and not being distracted while you do so.”

“in today’s hectic world, one of the ways to filter or control the barrage of stuff coming at us is to have non-negotiable timetables.”

Unfortunately, after chapter 3 it all goes downhill. It seems as though the author runs out of things to say about the Queen herself and fills the rest of the (short) book with random facts about the royal family. Having read two other books coauthored by Mary Killen, and being a great fan of Giles and Mary, I felt quite let down.